toady

Example Sentences

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But what Raisi lacked in charisma, he more than made up for in subservience; the man, frankly, was a toady doing the supreme leader’s bidding.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

But Alice’s complaints aren’t just about her million sitting in the bank and the toady outgrowths of fame.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 2, 2021

Cruella, meanwhile, is never truly pitted against anyone more honorable than a sneering toady.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2021

Unless you are a slavish toady, such personalities will eventually see you as an enemy.

From Salon • Nov. 18, 2019

But I would probably need the toady sailor to help me.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys